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Tune in to new choir If you love to sing but you are often politely advised by family and friends to leave it to the professionals, there’s a new choir in the municipality and it might be perfect for you. With One Voice Wyndham musical director Steph Payne says being the best singer isn’t a prerequisite, but enjoying music and wanting to be part of a group is. “The beautiful thing about With One Voice choirs is they’re a little bit different to many choirs, in that they are all about accessibility and diversity and inclusiveness,” Ms Payne said. “All the lyrics are projected onto the wall so nobody needs to know how to read music or anything, they don’t need to have had any experience, they need to be keen to sing and meet people. “The fee structure is varied for everyone’s income levels so that it’s accessible for everyone.” Sessions are held at Dianella Community Centre at 7pm every Tuesday, followed by a cuppa. Details: unstrungmusic@gmail.com Jo Howard, Alex Reid and Steph Payne love singing with One Voice Wyndham. (Damjan Janevski) 292855_02
Liberal stadium pledge Victorian opposition leader Matthew Guy has committed to invest $100 million towards a multi-use stadium and train station in Wyndham if the Liberal National Party wins the state election in November. The funding will expand on construction that has begun on Sayers Road in Tarneit to build a soccer stadium. Once completed the stadium will be home to reigning A-League champions Western United. Mr Guy’s commitment will contribute towards the establishment of an indoor area,
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A state government spokesperson said the Labor government had delivered numerous projects in Wyndham, including the re-opening of Tarneit and Wyndham Vale stations in 2015. The spokesperson said the government had also increased capacity for trains between Wyndham Vale and CBD, and had delivered 30 football infrastructure projects in the western suburbs. “Whether it’s supporting grassroots community sports or delivering record spending on roads and rail infrastructure – only Labor delivers for the west,” the government spokesperson said. 12557818-HC29-22
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Abuse rife say healthcare staff Wyndham healthcare workers are pleading with residents to be respectful, amid a blow out in wait times at clinics across the municipality. Insiders say some patients are waiting up to three hours to see a doctor. Bulk billing clinics face additional demand due to some practices transitioning to becoming co-payment clinics, as well as patients presenting with more complex issues, high COVID-19 and flu rates and GP shortages. The situation is causing frayed tempers and the abuse of healthcare workers. Wyndham Health Care practice manager Leeanne Gregory said she’s asking for people to be a little more understanding, patient and respectful. “Our medical staff have seen an increase of
hostility in patients new and regular due to wait times being blown out,” she said. “At the end of the day we are all trying our best.” Ms Gregory said she would like to see medical clinics band together with the support of the government to address the issues leading to surging wait times. Our Medical Williams Landing general practitioner Dr Darko Sulava said funding for general practice needed to be increased to recognise the essential role it has on the quality of people’s health. “We are currently experiencing a shortage of GPs in Australia. Forecasted demand for GP services is predicted to outpace supply, particularly where the largest population growth is occurring,” he said.
“In 2020, the Wyndham area’s population grew by 4.7 per cent, which was the largest population increase in Victoria. Our research has identified that the GP shortage has already reached crisis point with a predicted shortfall of 11,392 full-time GPs nationwide by 2032. “We recommend that any patients concerned about continued access to quality primary healthcare, should talk to their local MP about the difficulties they are experiencing accessing a GP.” Federal Health Minister Mark Butler said practice managers, administrative staff and doctors had worked “tirelessly throughout the pandemic” and the federal government was committed to supporting GP practices with extra funding to upgrade IT systems, upskill
staff, purchase new equipment and upgrade practices to be COVID safe. “We’ll give our doctors the resources to invest in their GP practices with our $220 million Strengthening Medicare GP Grants program,” Mr Butler said. The government has also appointed a Strengthening Medicare Taskforce to recommend ways of improving Medicare. One of its key tasks will be to recommend ways access to general practice, including after hours, can be improved. “Our Strengthening Medicare Taskforce will identify the best ways to boost affordability, improve access, and deliver better support for patients with ongoing and chronic illness, backed by the $750 million Strengthening Medicare Fund,” Mr Butler said.
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Lions club looking to fill the pride The Werribee Lions Club has existed in Wyndham since 1961, but the community group is at risk of folding. Club Chair Lou Scholten says the group currently has about 28 members, but is on the hunt for more. “We are an older group, unfortunately, we are all getting to the stage where we’ll have to look for retirement,” he said. “I’m 78, quite a few people in the club are over 80 so we have to slow down, we need
younger people in the organisation to be able to continue on.” Mr Scholten said the group has raised about $1.5 million since their inception to help all kinds of people in need. “We look after a lot of things, the elderly in our society, we do food banks and community services … during Christmas time we sell cakes,” he said. “We’re about to launch a new program as well called ‘Breakfast at School’ because
there are children that come to school hungry.” The Lions Club is a “great organisation to belong to” and Mr Scholten hopes people want to get involved. You need a sense of community spirit, because there are plenty of people in Wyndham who still have a need for us. The Lions Club meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Details: Werribee.vic@lions.org.au
Wyndham council has propsed a new name for the western section of Bulban Road, Werribee. Due to developments in the suburb, council is required to realign Bulban Road and the existing road will soon be divided by a railway overpass and the Ison Road extension. As it will no longer be a continuous road, Bulban Road from the intersection of Ison Road will need to be renamed. Council is proposing the section be renamed ‘Windmill Road’, as windmill is a type of grass native to the area where the road is located and meets the requirement of Principal C of the State Government’s Naming Rules for Places in Victoria 2022, linking name to place. Under state government naming rules, simply renaming the road to Bulban Road West, or Bulban Road East would be considered a duplicate name, as road names must not put public and operational safety for emergency response at risk, or cause confusion for transport, communication and mail services. A distinctively different name must be chosen to ensure the two sections of road can easily be identified. Members of the public can provide feedback on the proposed name online or over the phone until August 31. Details: mail@wyndham.vic.gov.au
Capturing stories of lives lived in the west Footscray-based creative producer Kathleen Reynolds is reaching out to older people throughout the west to come forward to tell the stories of their lives so far, as part of a new creative project. Aiming to attract about 10 people over the age of 75, the project will capture a series of intimate interviews focusing on general themes, such as love and regrets. Ms Reynolds said she wants to encourage younger people to not neglect or discredit older people and value their stories. “We can listen and learn from older people,” she said. “They have lived through all the challenges that we are living through. “Everyone has the right to preserve their story.” Ms Reynolds is hoping the project will
highlight ongoing issues for the elderly community, such as financial abuse and physical abuse. She said the project will allow her to bring the skills she has acquired working within the advertising industry to respectfully capture the stories. “My love and passion has always skewed towards highlighting interesting stories,” Ms Reynolds said. She said she is hoping to screen the project at a special screening for the west and then broaden the project beyond the western suburbs of Melbourne. If you are interested in telling your story, contact Ms Reynolds at kathleen@ spittingimageproductions.com.au. Matthew Sims
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Don’t miss Wyndham jobs fair Wyndham jobseekers are invited to attend a jobs fair at the Sanctuary Lakes Shopping Centre on August 25-26. The event is held from 4.30pm – 7pm in partnership with Jobs Victoria and Wyndham council and aims to provide job seekers in the community the opportunity to meet and connect with retailers who are currently hiring at the centre. Options are available for those seeking casual, part time, or full time work, at a variety
of retailers such as Pizza Hut, Priceline, Snap Fitness and a selection of small businesses. Wyndham mayor Peter Maynard said the fair is a “great initiative” to connect local jobseekers and local employers. “I encourage local residents looking for work to come along and find out more information and see what positions are available that might be of interest,” he said. To see which stores a hiring and to book an interview, job seekers can arrange a
five-minute appointment online. To help support job seekers, representatives from Jobs Victoria and Wyndham council will be stationed outside ALDI, several days prior to the event, as well as on the days of the fair. They will provide a number of free services including interview tips and resume checking to help people feel confident. Sanctuary Lakes Shopping Centre manager Daniela Mirabilio said she was thrilled to be supporting retailers and residents looking for work.
“Being able to connect retailers with active job seekers in the area helps take some of the pressure off business owners, and allows them to spend more time focusing on running their business,” she said. “We want to make sure we’re not only giving job seekers the opportunity to meet with retailers who are hiring but also ensuring they put their best foot forward when it comes to interview time.” Details:https://bit.ly/3Stx1UV
Sanctuary Lakes teen raises the ballet barr Sanctuary Lakes teenager Caitlyn Martin won second place at the Sydney Eisteddfod’s Robert and Elizabeth Albert Junior Classical Ballet Scholarship Final. The competition is open to ballet dancers aged between 14-15 from across the nation. Eight finalists were selected from 57 young dancers, who performed at The Concourse Concert Hall in July. Caitlyn’s mum Kerrylee said her daughter is extremely dedicated to dancing and is very determined. “She just started dancing when she was two-years-old, she just enjoyed it and started [participating in] competitions and [has] done extremely well for herself,” she said. “She loves dancing, it’s what she wants to do as a career one day … she’s a very hard worker. “Lot’s of friend’s birthdays missed, lots of school events missed and she dedicates her time to dancing.”
Caitlyn won a cash prize of $1500, for winning second place in the junior category. She also competed in the Demi-Character and Classical Ballet categories and took home first place.
Caitlyn Martin travelled to Sydney to compete in the competition. (Supplied)
Major construction at Millers Road this Spring Friday 19 August to Monday 24 October 2022
Upcoming ramp and road closures at Millers Road, as we upgrade the interchange to improve traffic flow and access to the West Gate Freeway. What to expect At times, we’ll close:
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• Primula Avenue and Paringa Road
We understand that these closures may be disruptive to you. Thank you for your ongoing patience as we work as quickly and safely as possible to get the job done.
• West Gate Freeway outbound entry ramp
• Millers Road northbound and southbound
Visit bigbuild.vic.gov.au for more information, including detour routes and closure times.
Keep in mind there are other disruptions during this time. Find a detailed list at bigbuild.vic.gov.au Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne
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New vaccine hub for Werribee A new vaccination hub has opened at One Tree Werribee West Kindergarten on Ballan Road, as part of a collaboration between Wyndham council and Western Health. Pfizer, Moderna and Novavax vaccines are available to eligible people and the centre is accepting appointments and walk ins. Western Health Public Health Unit and COVID-19 response divisional director Kate Cranwell said the hub would make it even easier for residents to receive their free COVID-19 vaccinations by opening a new vaccination hub close to home.
“Getting vaccinated protects you against COVID-19, helps prevent you from getting seriously ill and reduces the spread of COVID-19 to others,” Ms Cranwell said. “We are currently seeing many cases and hospitalisations as a result of the BA.4 and 5 sub-variants of COVID-19 circulating in our community. “These sub-variants are more transmissible, which means there are more cases in the community and even if a small proportion of these cases require hospitalisation, this can put a strain on health services.”
At the time of publication, Wyndham reported the ninth lowest third dose rates across the state, with 67 per cent of the municipality vaccinated. Ms Cranwell said there are a few steps people could do to prevent and manage COVID-19 infection, including wearing a well-fitting mask when indoors with other people or unable to socially distance and staying up to date with COVID-19 and flu vaccinations. If you have cold or flu like symptoms, Ms Cranwell recommends getting tested and talking to your GP to see if you are eligible
for COVID-19 treatment before you become unwell. “If you tested positive for COVID-19 more than 4 weeks ago you must get tested if you become a close contact or if you are feeling unwell,” Ms Cranwell said. “Immunity from previous COVID-19 infection is not as effective against the BA.4 and 5 sub-variants.” The centre will be open for residents from Thursday – Monday, and is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Details: portal.cvms.vic.gov.au.
Help Werribee Mansion mark its 145 milestone Werribee Mansion will soon mark a milestone and residents across Melbourne’s north-west have been asked to help celebrate. An exhibition will be held in September to commemorate 145 years of Werribee Mansion and people can submit their own memories, photos and stories, discussing what the attraction means to them. Customer service officer Jenny Hanson said the exhibition aims to celebrate the tourist landmark. “The whole concept was to look at the mansion through other people’s eyes and get their perspective … it’s a beautiful setting.” Ms Hanson said. “[The mansion is] used by everybody for all sorts of reasons, even just a family gathering.” Ms Hanson said it was a “full circle moment”
when visitors tell her they once visited the mansion as kids, but are now bringing their own children. “It means a lot to a lot of people and I just want to celebrate that,” she said. “[It’s] an acknowledgement to the public … it’s our collective heritage and I think we should be proud of it.” The theme of the exhibition will be ‘the mansion through visitors eyes’, and residents can submit their stories until Friday, August 26. “Then [we can] display those stories and those photos, like a community celebration of what it means to everybody,” Ms Hanson said. Details: mansion@parks.vic.gov.au.
Ms Hanson said many people used the gardens for picnics post-covid-19, and encouraged them to share their stories.
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Thomas Burton believes it is his daily willingness to think ahead that helped him secure a spot on the School Sport Australia national football team. The Point Cook resident was selected to represent Victoria in Albury from July 23-30, and despite losing, Thomas was one of about 25 boys selected from all the states for the national team. “I didn’t necessarily expect it a lot, but I was hoping for it,” Thomas said. “If i just keep on pushing and keep on doing what I do, I feel like i’ll achieve things,” he said. Thomas’ dad, Colin, said his son is “pretty determined” and utilised his free time during COVID-19 to work on his goals.
“He basically goes off on his own nearly every day, working on his core strength and his speed for about two and a half years now,” Colin said. Thomas lists Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli as the sportsman he most looks up to. “Not just on the footy field, but also off, he’s a really great guy and I feel like he’s very determined, he doesn’t play for himself, he plays for his teammates,” Thomas said. “The goal is to make AFL, it doesn’t always pan out … but I’ll keep striving and I still want to go to uni and I still want to get my education right, I’m just taking it one step at a time.”
Three teenagers were arrested yesterday as part of an investigation into an incident that occurred in Wyndham Vale last year when a man was shot. A 16-year-old Kurunjang boy and a 17-year-old Brookfield boy and a 17-year-old Derrimut boy were arrested and interviewed by police, but have since been released pending further inquiries. Police are investigating an incident in July last year, where five people were involved in the alleged assault of a 45-year-old man at a Wyndham Vale property. The man sustained serious injuries, including a gunshot and multiple stab wounds. Following the incident, police recovered an abandoned vehicle that had been stolen in an unrelated burglary in Aintree, but was believed to have been used in the Wyndham Vale incident. Police have charged a 19-year-old Rockbank man and 20-year-old St Albans man with attempted murder in relation to the incident, who are both currently remanded in custody. The investigation into the incident remains ongoing and police are appealing for anyone with information about the matter to come forward. Information to Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000
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Demand for food is on the rise A Wyndham food bank says the soaring price of fruit and vegetables is leading to an increase in residents requiring its services. Equip Food Bank offers a drive-in collection for people experiencing financial hardship to pick up meals. General manager Smitha Gustav says the group usually provides its services to about 30 families a week, but over the last six weeks in particular, the number of people reaching out has almost doubled. “At the moment we can still stretch to, maybe another twenty families, but if it
continues to increase though we will have to find innovative ways to find funding,” she said. “We have a couple of families we have not seen before … [we’re] seeing people from all ages and backgrounds, students, people from overseas.” Recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics analysed the impacts of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures household inflation and includes information about price change for categories of household expenditure.
According to the data, the CPI had risen by 1.8 per cent in June, the price of vegetables increased by 7.3 per cent, and fruit by 3.7 per cent. Over the 12 months to the June 2022, inflation rose 6.1 per cent. The ABS predicts supply chain disruptions caused by flooding, labour shortages, the war in Ukraine and rising freight costs contributed to the increase. For people wanting to provide support to their local food bank, Ms Gustav recommends donating money, as the service is able to
purchase produce at a cheaper price. “If they bring groceries, it’s not going to help as much, because they’re paying more money to buy them,” she said. “Even volunteering, that would help a lot because we are low on volunteers as well because of the flu season and covid going on a spike as well.” Equip Food Bank is run weekly every Wednesday morning from South West Training Services, 147-155 Hogans Road, Hoppers Crossing. On-site parking is available.
Get involved and learn The Wyndham Learning Festival was launched on Friday, August 5, at the Wunggurwil Dhurung Centre with a Welcome to Country, and various musical performances from students from a range of schools. In its seventh year, the festival will promote 55 events centered around this year’s theme, to build a resilient and sustainable Wyndham. “The Wyndham Learning Festival is a wonderful example of Community and xouncil working hand in hand to achieve positive outcomes for our community,” deputy mayor Jasmine Hill said. “The highlight of the Wyndham Learning Festival is the WYNtalk event on September 3 at Encore Events Centre and features skilled interviewer Jon Faine, who will interview five Wyndham residents as they share their own fascinating and inspirational stories of overcoming challenges and demonstrating resilience. “I encourage everyone to have a look at the
program and find something that interests them or something new they haven’t tried before.” The free festival will run from September 1-7 and include workshops such as, a multicultural sports expo for all ages, an author talk by Morris Gleitzman, STEM sessions for both kids and adults, wetlands walks, cooking sessions and gardening tips. Details: https://www.wynlearnfestival.org. au/
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Upgraded park now open for fun Wyndham residents can now enjoy the benefits of a $1 million upgrade of the Fraser Street Park in Hoppers Crossing. Council said the upgrade has brought new life into what was an ageing and underutilised space, providing both locals and the broader community with a park that better meets the needs of residents. The new features include an upgraded playground and equipment, pathways, seating areas, landscaping and a public toilet facility.
The upgraded park was officially opened on July 31, by mayor, Peter Maynard, councillors, Environment Minister Lily D’Ambrosio and Tarneit MP Sarah Connolly. Cr Maynard said the park was a “fantastic space” that can be enjoyed by families and all residents. “As the active city portfolio holder, I know how much our residents enjoy our parks and open spaces. This has become even more important during the pandemic,” he said.
“That’s why we are investing heavily in building and upgrading parks across Wyndham. Open spaces close to home for Wyndham families play an important role in helping residents to get out of the house, enjoy nature and be active. “This substantial upgrade provides better opportunities for families to play and exercise.” The project was jointly funded by all three levels of government, with Wyndham
council providing $550,000, the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) provided $300,000 for soft landscaping and play equipment and the federal government, through its Locals Roads and Community Infrastructure program, contributed $150,000 toward the new toilet facility. Community consultation was sought when the two year project began in February 2020, and the upgraded park is now open to the public.
Funds will help school finish learning space Truganina South Primary has been selected as one of the Victorian recipients of developers Cedar Woods’ community grants program. The funding aims to support local groups, organisations and small businesses by providing financial assistance. Truganina South Primary is one of nine recipients in Wyndham and Whittlesea to share in $30,000 worth of funding. Last year, the school had to halt plans to create an outdoor learning space for pupils, after allocated funding fell short. Principal Linda Danese said Cedar Woods’ grant would help bring those plans back to life, and enable them to create a dedicated outdoor learning environment after two years of remote learning. “Because of the generosity of Cedar Woods, we will be able to fully complete works on our
outdoor space and install tables and create areas where students can work and learn outdoors,” Ms Danese said. “This outdoor space will give our students more learning spaces and bring our families together in a place where they can meet, greet and mingle.” The grants program is in its 14th year and Cedar Woods’ chief operation officer patrick Archer said it was integral in seeing thriving and vibrant communities. “We recognise that local groups are the heart and soul of a community, and it is an honour to support them through the Community Grants program,” Mr Archer said. Cedar Woods’ senior development manager Jonathan Santi and Truganina South principal Linda Danese. (Supplied)
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Upgrades help lower emissions The roll out of a new voltage management system will help Powercor and Citipower to better manage voltage usage, subsequently support more solar export and reduce carbon emissions. The Dynamic Voltage Management Systems (DVMS) has been rolled across the Wyndham and Melton, and tracks data from smart meters in the state to automatically adjust voltage up or down, in real time, to help keep the network performing within an optimal range. Powercor’s head of network planning
Andrew Dinning said voltage management can be influenced by a range of elements, such as the voltage set at the transmission level, solar penetration, length of network supply lines, and customer energy use patterns. The voltage patterns shift seasonally, daily and hourly making voltage management a 24-7 challenge for networks. “Managing voltage on our network is important to enable more solar, reduce carbon emissions and keep power accessible and affordable for all our customers,” Mr Dinning
said. “This smart system helps to optimise the network for all of our customers while maximising the number of customers that are able to export excess solar and creating headroom for more connections in future.” Mr Dinning said the rollout of DVMS is in addition to a major upgrade program undertaken by CitiPower and Powercor that has led to an increase in unrestricted rooftop solar connections approvals from around 60 per cent at the start of 2021 to more than 92
per cent in 2022. “This is one part of our five-year Future Networks program, which is about supporting customers to connect more solar, batteries and EVs, lower their power bills and reduce their environmental footprint,” Mr Dinning said. “By using this smarter system, we expect that more than 95 per cent of our customers who apply to export solar will be able to connect and export excess energy, allowing more homes and businesses to share cleaner energy across their communities.”
Dignity packs available at community centres Toothpaste, shampoo, and other sanitary items were placed in 150 bags set to be distributed to community centres across Wyndham. Mayor Peter Maynard joined council officers to assist in the production of ‘dignity packs’ made for vulnerable people experiencing difficulty. Cr Maynard said the dignity packs were a “small way we can make a difference”. “Wyndham City Community Centre staff have brought to fruition a great idea of doing something small that will make a difference to people facing unstable accommodation,” he said. “They came up with the idea of creating dignity packs for men and women and they reached out to the Wyndham community and sought donations.”
“A fantastic idea that gives vulnerable people experiencing homelessness one less thing to worry about. Providing dignity packs – gives back a little bit of dignity.” Council said the amount of donations received was “overwhelming”, with many large businesses donating toiletries, blankets and gift vouchers. The dignity packs will be distributed to all council managed and community managed community centres and available for those in need to pick up Monday to Friday, 9am and 5pm. D e t a i l s : w w w.w y n d h a m .v i c . g o v. a u / supportservices. Mayor Peter Maynard with council officers Natalie, Debbie and Pam.
Thank you, Werribee Community! After a two-year hiatus, the Werribee Winter Ball returned for a glamorous night of dinner and dancing at the Italian Sports Club. Our generous guests raised over $100,000 for St Vincent’s Private Hospital Werribee. The Hospital now has the funds to purchase a scalp cooling cap system for patients undergoing chemotherapy. The money raised will also go towards expanding the hospital’s day oncology services, ensuring patients can continue to receive the treatment they need, close to home. Werribee Committee Members left to right: John Menegazzo, Anthony Rebesco, Oriano Salvalaggio (Chair) and Adrian Williams
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Lessons after stroke of bad luck It was during breakfast with his kids in November 2020 when Stewart Grieg heard an unusual sound. The Werribee resident had woken up that morning to start another normal day working from home. “My ear made a noise similar to a metal pole dropping on concrete, which rang out really sharply,” he said. “I sat down on the couch and it happened again as I was talking, and sort of echoed the last word I’d said in my ear, which was very very odd.” The father of two began to rock backwards and forwards, prompting him to believe he was having a seizure. “I was alert, I could see my body shaking but I wasn’t doing it,” he said. “I couldn’t talk, my mouth just wouldn’t work, I was trying to talk but nothing was coming out. “It was at that point that I knew I was having a stroke.” Mr Grieg had attended a stroke safe talk, knew the signs and was able to recognise them in himself. “I was lucky enough to be able to shout the word stroke. I used every part of my being to spit out that word out of my mouth, enough that my wife understood what I said,” he said. “She was able to call triple-0 and get on to the operator very quickly. “In that time, I was sitting next to my five and seven-year-old, obviously it was extraordinarily traumatic for everyone, we were all quite upset because we knew something very significant was happening to me.” An ambulance made it to Mr Grieg within four minutes and scans at Werribee Mercy confirmed a clot had developed in his brain, causing the stroke. “I was then taken to the Royal Melbourne
Mr Grieg with son Angus, wife Lisa and daughter Penny.
Hospital, where I received clot busting drugs,” he said. “The clot was able to be busted in time and caused no noticeable deficit, I’ve got everything with me, which I count myself extraordinarily lucky for.” Since then, Mr Grieg has been a volunteer for the Stroke Foundation, travelling across the western suburbs to spread the message around the signs of stroke. FAST, is a nationally recognised acronym to identify the signs of a stroke. “F for face, around sort of facial drop, A is for arms around paralysis in arms, S is for speech, T is for time, and that’s the thing we
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really need to push to make people understand the signs of stroke,” Mr Grieg said. “Stoke is a significant killer in this country and is one of the leading causes of disability …it kills more men than prostate cancer and more women than breast cancer. “It absolutely impacts young people, 25 per cent of strokes impact people of working age and over 600 strokes a year occur to children and young people, including infants and babies. “Those stats are really heavy, but … there’s a stat that’s really important to remember which is … 80 per cent of strokes are preventable.” Mr Grieg encourages people to take their health seriously, go to the doctors for check
ups regularly, eat a balanced diet and exercise. Mr Grieg also stresses the importance of checking in on loved ones who have experienced something similar. “Mental health as a result of trauma is really important too … we can’t do that alone either,” he said. “I had friends and family lean in and support me, my beautiful wife, my dad and my best mate, they called me every single day to help me through some of those real dark spots.” National Stroke Week 2022 runs from August 8-14 and aims to push the importance of recognising the signs of a stroke.
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Bill to provide more protection By Holly McGuinness The federal government introduced legislation in Parliament last month that will ensure any working person escaping family and domestic violence will have access to 10 paid days of domestic violence leave. Dale Wakefield, chief executive of women’s health centre and family violence support organisation GenWest, said 10 days of paid leave for victim survivors escaping family violence is a positive step towards supporting their safety and wellbeing. “Victim survivors are more likely to be able to leave a violent relationship when they
are financially secure. Poverty and financial hardship affects many victim survivors who are escaping family violence,“ he said. “Leave that supports victim survivors to stay in paid employment can be a key factor in supporting them to live safe lives, free from violence.” But he would also like to see further changes made across the sector to provide better protection to victims. “Family violence is the single biggest cause of homelessness in Victoria,” Mr Wakefield said. “We also need the federal government to increase the amount of secure and affordable
“Family violence is the single biggest cause of homelessness in Victoria.” - Mr Wakefield accommodation options to ensure that victim survivors have a safe place to call home.” The legislation would mean an amendment to the National Employment Standards and be a mandatory inclusion for full-time, part-time and casual workers, with hopes it will be rolled out as early as February 2023, however small businesses will have an additional six
months to arrange implementation. National counselling support organisation Full Stop Australia has also welcomed the legislation. Chief executive Hayley Foster said escaping from a domestic violence situation is a huge ordeal. “It often involves health, housing and legal appointments, as well as court appearances, all of which are only available during business hours,“ she said. “A survivor of domestic abuse shouldn’t have to choose between escaping violence and losing their job.”
Grant helps club run a safe, healthy canteen The Werribee Centrals are the recipients of two grants, that will enable them to keep safe and ensure others are too. Energy Safe Victoria’s Safer Canteens grant aims to help Victorian clubs buy safe and efficient electrical gas appliances for their canteens. Club spokesperson Alan Stewart said the $500 in funding was welcomed. “Local sporting groups coming out of COVID have had lots of issues anyway, volunteer wise and financial wise,” he said. “We were looking to fund the purchase of a new pie oven, our one is old and it’s got a faulty switch on it, so we thought, ‘well, why not?’.”
The second grant was delivered by the AFL and WorkSafe Victoria’s Club Safety Fund, and Mr Stewart said the club was chuffed to receive the funding. “We submitted for a grant of $2500 to purchase to new defibrillators, one was to sit at the netball courts because the netball courts are a fair way away from the club rooms where the defib sits, and the other one is to replace a very old one that we had at the auskick centre,” he said. “Just these little grants, being able to get in there and do little things, we would never have been able to afford two defibrillators, without taking the money out of something else.”
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West stars in new film By Liz Hobday, AAP The first ever Australian-Slovenian co-production, which was shot mainly in St Albans, is among a swag of films premiering at the Melbourne International Film Festival. MIFF is returning to cinemas in August for the festival’s 70th anniversary, after two years of staging virtual screenings. Moja Vesna is the first feature for local director Sara Kern, who emigrated from Slovenia eight years ago. The film’s title is not only the names of the two main characters, in Slovenian it has an extra layer of meaning, and can be translated as My Spring. It tells the story of a young girl, Moja, from an immigrant family, who has to play the role of cultural mediator after her mother dies. Lead actor Loti Kovacic, 10, speaks English
and Slovenian for the role. “I was so happy when when we found Loti, she just was perfect... You can see that she’s processing things and she’s kind of captivating in this way,“ Ms Kern said. The film also features well-known local talent: Claudia Karvan’s agent read the script and suggested the in-demand actor to play the mother of Moja’s best friend. It was mostly shot in St Albans by a Slovenian and Australian crew during the winter of 2021. Ms Kern said while the film is not autobiographical, she drew on her own childhood to write the script. “I kind of draw on the emotional landscape of it ... there’s been a couple of deaths in my family and it just kind of affected me as a child,“ she said. For recent immigrants, the experience of
grief can be extremely isolating, Ms Kern said, and the film explores how Moja is able to find solace with people outside her family. The director has won international awards for her short films and developed the feature script in Paris during 2018, as one of six filmmakers worldwide selected for the Cannes Cinefondation Residence. But she did not want Loti Kovacic, who is not a professional actor, to have to memorise lines of script, so much of the film was developed through improvisation and later in the edit process. The film is one of 11 features launched in MIFF 2022 that have been partially funded by the festival’s premiere funding program. The festival will be a mix of city, suburban and regional screenings, with shows also streaming online.
More than 20,000 Australians have signed up to become blood and plasma donors since the ‘mad cow’ ban was lifted last month. New figures released by Australian Red Cross Lifeblood show that 20,711 people booked in for their first blood donation since the rules changed, allowing anyone who lived or travelled in the United Kingdom for six months or more between 1980 and 1996, during the ‘mad cow disease’ outbreak, to finally donate. In a statement, Lifeblood said there were 30,000 blood donors cancelling or rescheduling their appointments every week and were asking people to see the opportunity to donate as “a winter marathon, not a sprint”. Lifeblood Australia executive director of donor services Cath Stone said one in six people who attended a centre had been impacted by the rule change. “It has been truly incredible to see so many generous people ready to roll up their sleeves and start saving lives as soon as the change was announced,” Ms Stone said. Lifeblood said it was continuing to look at other ways to ensure more Australians could donate blood and plasma, including its sexual activity rules which prevent gay and bisexual men and trans women from giving blood in Australia if they’ve had sexual intercourse with a man in the past three months. “Right now, we are looking at our sexual activity rules and exploring whether we can safely reduce the wait period for plasma donations,” she said.
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Live your best life among friends at Homestyle At Homestyle, residents are encouraged to live their best lives. Homestyle Aged Care Clarendon Grange resident Ray Beckerley is crew chief for the Homestyle-sponsored Holden VH Commodore race car driven by Graeme Meer. Ray, a well known car enthusiast and Clarendon Grange identity, approached Homestyle to see if it would be interested in sponsoring the car. Homestyle was delighted to be able to sponsor the car, especially given Ray’s involvement – his passion is something that the business wanted to encourage and support. Thus, the Homestyle Race Car was born. While the season last year was interrupted due to COVID-19 restrictions, Ray has kept Homestyle in the loop regarding race results.
Ray attempted to host a drive day to allow some Homestyle residents and team members the chance to experience speeds of up to 280 km/h. However, the driver, Graeme, unfortunately had to postpone the event due to COVID-19 isolation requirements. The second attempt at Sandown Racecourse was a weekend race meet, commencing on a Friday. However, back luck once again befell the team, with a crash in practice putting the car out for the weekend. Homestyle Aged Care is delighted to be able to share in Ray’s passion. Ray holds out hope for a drive day later in the year, where he says there will be a few surprises for each of the passengers – but Ray is keeping tight-lipped about the white knuckle adventures ahead! For more information about Homestyle Aged Care, visit www.homestyleagedcare.com. au.
Contact Homestyle Aged Care today to visit the grounds and see for yourself.
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Margaret Campbell, Neil Tolliday and Lyn Scott. (Pictures: Supplied)
John Forrester, Cr Jasmine Hill and Luciana Manrique.
Book tells story of river journey The Werribee River Association commemorated a milestone with the launch of a new history book. The book, ‘40 Years of Waterways Protection 1981-2021’, will highlight the many people that have cared for the Werribee River. The book was researched and written by the WRA’s manager Lisa Field, and features editorial support from Werribee riverkeeper John Forrester and former committee member Heather Noble. “It’s that sort of philosophy where you acknowledge by looking at your history, you can learn from your past and plan for the future,” Ms Field said. “The event went really well...it was just amazing to have all these original guys come back, and share stories and reflect on how things were like.” The launch was hosted at the Werribee City Centre on Saturday, August 6 after 40th anniversary celebrations were halted due to the lockdown in 2021.
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Jan Bradley, Jasmine and Robyn Thomas.
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Werribee River Association original members, Darryl Wells, Ron Rixon and Graeme Mein.
Muthu Pannirselvam, and members of the Australian Indian Foundation.
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Preps mark 100 days of school Laverton P-12 College’s prep pupils lived a day in the shoes of a 100-year-old to celebrate their 100th day of prep. P-4 assistant principal Dianne Clare said the pupils and teachers loved commemorating the pupils’ achievement on Monday, August
8. “We all think it is one of the highlights of being in prep,” she said. “We get creative with all things 100 and although young at heart, we love having fun dressing like we are 100 years old.”
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Laverton P-12 College Prep teachers Rhiannon Dillon, Paola Ly and Ivy Fong also dressed up for the occasion. (Damjan Janevski) 291843_06
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Keeping meerkats on their toes It’s one small step for a meerkat, but one giant leap for mongoose kind. A new device at Werribee Open Range Zoo, called a podoscope, is enabling keepers to innovatively monitor the health and welfare of its slender-tailed meerkats. The device is designed to proactively monitor the foot health of the highly active meerkats, while also providing them with the choice to voluntarily participate in routine checks. The podoscope is a wooden box-shaped device, that allows for insertion of a transparent slide at the top. Keepers place a camera inside the box that enables them to get a clear view of the underside of the meerkats’ feet. Just before stepping onto it, the meerkats also voluntarily step into a cleansing, restorative footbath. African River Trail keeper Eliza Baker said monitoring the condition of the meerkats’ toe pads and webbing is important. “Meerkats naturally like to live in habitats with an abundance of sand and rough substrates, which can be quite course and abrasive to their feet,” Ms Baker said. “They use their feet every single day to burrow or forage for food. “The podoscope allows us to monitor the health of their paws to identify and proactively treat any health issues and substantially reduce the need for veterinary procedures under anesthetic.” To help develop the meerkats’ confidence to use the device, they participated in a training
Meerkats standing on the podoscope
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program with their keepers. The program is supported by positive reinforcement which helps to build an enduring and trusting bond between the keepers and individual animals. Ms Baker said there is one ingredient that regularly increases participation during training sessions.
“Our meerkats are very food oriented. A handful of mealworms always works wonders,” she said. Meerkats are extremely social animals that are identified by their brown-striped coat and small faces that have beady eyes surrounded by dark patches. The 50-centimetre-long mammals are native to the deserts and grasslands of Africa and live together in
burrows, which allows them to escape the harsh African heat. Zoos Victoria and Werribee Open Range Zoo visitors are reminded that all tickets must be pre-booked online at zoo.org.au. Zoos Victoria Members no longer need to book but are required to scan their Membership card to gain entry.
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Digging in for conscious farming A Keilor not-for-profit organisation is striving to create the next generation of sustainable farmers with a focus on stewarding lands and caring for community, as Holly McGuinness discovers.
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griculture and farming is an essential part of Australia’s economy but Farmer Incubator examines the industry closely, holding it to a higher standard and supporting the next generation of farmers. The not-for-profit organisation was started in 2015 by Paul Miragliotta and Per Staurup who couldn’t find a simple way into becoming eco-conscious farmers, according to general manager Tom Tanhchareun. “They wanted to become regenerative small-scale farmers and there was just no pathway, so they started Farmer Incubator to fill that gap,” Tom says. “There’s pathways if you want to be a broad acre, conventional farmer with hundreds of acres and try to drag food out of dusty land and degrade it in the process. “But if you really want to care for land and have that intimate connection to country and community, the pathway to becoming a conscious farmer is much harder.” A 2021 Grattan Institute report on carbon emission reduction strategies said that in 2019, Australia’s agriculture industry was responsible for 15 per cent of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions, emitting 76.5 million tonnes. The report stated the majority of these emissions can be attributed to livestock farming, while 16.5 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions are a result of non-animal sources in the sector. Main contributors to this include fuel combustion, fertilisers and soil additives and emissions from crop residues. Part of Farmer Incubator’s vision is to reduce these harsh environmental impacts the industry imposes. “[Farming] actually has the potential to be a carbon sink, so it should be the other way around and that’s because of the practices that we use,” Tom says. “It’s not just carbon emissions, it’s also biodiversity and water management, agriculture takes up over two thirds of Australia’s landmass and what we do with that land will have a decisive impact on all aspects of Australia’s environment.” There’s a diverse assortment of hurdles for the future of the industry according to Farmer Incubator. These include but are not limited to mindful farming on stolen land, resourcing ethical up and coming industry professionals and providing a more sustainable, fairer future of food systems. It also wants to see an overall shift in the way the industry is practiced, with more funding dedicated to converting agriculture and farming to become more regenerative and mindful. “There’s no funding because the government in Australia thinks of agriculture as an industry,” Tom says. “It’s there to make money by producing commodities to export and we think that agriculture is about stewarding lands and caring for community by providing people access to good quality food. “When you think of agriculture that way, and you look for funding to make it that way to achieve those goals there’s very little out there. “The issue for us is that we rely heavily on volunteer labour to sustain ourselves as an organisation but the kind of work we do really needs paid staff who can make a living off the time that they give. “The reason that funding doesn’t exist is because the conversation about agriculture in this country is so far from where it needs to be.” One portion of the incubator’s work is to connect budding farmers through its pop-up garlic programs that run across Victoria. These programs involved about 25 people a year and include eight workshops on include topics such as soil management and crop cultivation. Jo McMillan is currently taking part in one of the programs at a farm in Keilor. Her youngest child is about to graduate VCE, so she’s looking
Participants Thomas and Grace Azzopardi (front) with pop up garlic farm co-ordinator Liz Foran. (Damjan Janevski) 292215_06
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Farmer Incubator general manager Tom Tanhchareun. Right: Pop up garlic farm co-ordinator Liz Foran
to the next chapter in her life and is hoping to sell her own produce at farmers markets. “We’re hoping to move somewhere with a bit more land, I’d like to be able to do some garlic farming on that land and get involved in selling it at farmer’s markets and conduct that as an organic crop,” Jo says. The garlic program takes participants from preparing the soil through to harvesting the garlic months later, with this year’s intake awaiting harvest season. “In the preparation and planting phase, it was hard work, we had the five of us working on a row of at least 150 metres,” Jo says.
“We had to prepare the soil and we had to plan and it doesn’t sound like much but honestly, we were planting 1000s of bulbs and it was full day’s work and we just all formed a really nice working bond so that part of it’s been really great. “It’s been really great to meet people that have a similar interest of different ages, different occupations and different things that they want to do with the knowledge and skills that they are learning through the course.” Willow Ross completed the same course last year and now runs an organic farm in Clarkefield that supplies to North Melbourne
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restaurant Manzé. “We’re a farm for this one restaurant so we’re almost like a little market garden set up 40 minutes out of town,” Willow says. Willow said Farmer Incubator’s program had a grassroots feel that was incredibly inclusive with a diverse community involved, and would recommend it to anyone wanting to get their hands dirty. “Farmer Incubator totally put me on the path in this direction and I’m still pretty close with a whole bunch of the people there. I got this job [With Manzé] from the program I did last year,” Willow says. Wednesday, 10 August, 2022 WYNDHAM STAR WEEKLY 19
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Drop in chess, cards and Scrabble
The Werribee Bushwalking & Outdoor club is celebrating with a barbecue/picnic on August 14, from 10am onwards at the Serendip Bird Sanctuary, 100 Windermere Rd, Lara. WBOC would like to extend an invitation to past and future members to help them mark this occasion. This event is BYO everything: food, drink, chairs, plates, cups, utensils etc. ■ enquiries@werribeebushwalking.com
If you love playing chess, cards or a game of Scrabble in an informal and fun setting, visit Braybrook Community Centre on Tuesdays, from noon-2.30pm.
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Garden swap Calling all Gardeners! The Wyndham Community Garden Swap has been running for more than 12 years now. It is a free community gathering of local gardeners who loathe waste and like to recycle and share surplus plants, seeds, produce and all things gardening. The WCGS meet at 10am on the first Sunday of each month at the Mossfiel Reserve, Hoppers Crossing. ■ Rita, ritaosullivan8@gmail.com
U3A Werribee The group is a not-for-profit community organisation for semi-retired and retired Wyndham residents. They hold a variety of classes/activities specifically designed for Seniors, including, light physical and mental wellbeing sessions, arts, games and craft, and general classes such as current affairs, history and lunch groups. Most classes/activities are held at Wyndham Community Centres. ■ Rick, 0402299220.
Lions Club Lions Club of Werribee meets at the RSL Club 2A Synnot Street Werribee on the first and third Wednesday of the month 6.30 pm for a 7.00pm dinner meeting. Visitors most welcome. ■ Lou 0409 331 271
CWA Werribee Branch Are you looking for an opportunity for friendship, personal development and advocacy in support of relevant social issues? The CWA Werribee Branch has been serving the Wyndham area for 74 years and has a great history of helping members with these opportunities. CWA Werribee Branch also support needy causes and charities locally, across Australia and overseas. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month at the Wyndham Park Community Centre at 1pm. Other activities include a Craft and Chat morning, various social outings and fundraising events. New members are welcome. ■ Michelle, 97414402
New walking group for young and old Generations in Gaia is a monthly walk for young to old, exploring Wyndham’s open spaces and nature trails. Visiting a new site each month, the walks are especially tailored to little legs, delicate bodies and curious minds. ■ Jess, 0450 348 969.
Morning Melodies Join Morning Melodies on the second Tuesday of each month from 10.30am-noon for the feel good music series held at Encore Events Centre in Hoppers Crossing. Tickets are $12 per head and include morning tea. Shows feature tributes to some of music’s greatest artists. ■ 1300 156 557
Bingo move binGO MOVE is an active and social game of bingo. A number is called but triggers a standing or seated exercise, song or movement. Monday or Thursday at IPC 20 WYNDHAM STAR WEEKLY Wednesday, 10 August, 2022
Footscray Community Arts Centre chief executive Daniel Santangeli is taking part in the exclusive Social Impact Leadership Australia (SILA) Program. He is pictured at Footscray Wharf. (Joe Mastroianni) 292907_01
Health Hoppers Crossing, 117 Warringa Crescent. ■ 8734 1400
Bingo for all The Werribee RSL hosts Bingo every Monday, except public holidays. Eyes down from 12.30-2.30pm. ■ 9741 5525
Western Budgerigar Club The Western Suburbs Budgerigar Club meets at 7.30pm on the third Thursday of each month at Masonic Hall, 223 Watton Street, Werribee. Meet other members who are also passionate about breeding Budgerigars. ■ Don, 0414 975 862
Wyndham Ladies Probus Are you recently retired or semi-retired? Looking for fun, fellowship and to increase your social networks. The Ladies Probus Club of Wyndham meets on the first Wednesday of each month at Hotel520, Sayers Road, Tarneit, and normally has an outing or event on the third Wednesday of each month. ■ Rosa Sanderson, 0410 303 046
AL-ANON meets AL-ANON provides support for families and loved ones living with alcoholics and problem drinkers. The group meets Mondays at St Thomas Anglican Church foyer, 117 Synnot Street, Werribee.
Seniors’safety Confident Living for Seniors Topics include the media, home safety, driver safety, scams, elder abuse and mental health. Presented by Leading Senior Constable Derek Jenkins. Tuesday, August 16. 10am to noon. Altona Meadows Community Centre, 28-36 Trafalgar Avenue, Altona Meadows. Free. ■ Altona Meadows Community Centre on 9315 8244 Hobsons Bay council’s Community Support team on 9932 1530.
Torchlight Tales For the first time ever, Museums Victoria is hosting an adults-only, after-dark walking tour of the Spotswood Pumping Station to explore its shadowy spaces and hidden history. With just a torch to light your way, see the darkest nooks and crannies of the heritage-listed pumping station brought to life, as expert guides recount scary, tragic and inspiring tales from the past. Friday,
August 19, 7.30pm, 7.45pm, 9pm and 9.15pm and Friday, August 26, 7.30pm, 7.45pm, 9pm and 9.15pm. ■ museumsvictoria.com.au/tickets/ scienceworks/whats-on/torchlight-tales
Cherry Lake Market Altona Lions Club Cherry Lake Market is held on the first Sunday of the month. Set between Millers Road and the stunning Cherry Lake in Altona, this market has something for everyone. The market hosts more than 60 stalls selling plants, bric-a-brac, handcrafts, hot jam donuts, tools, clothing and much more. There is live music every month from the Cherry Lake Cultural Series, showcasing local musicians from across Hobsons Bay. From 9am to 1pm. Cherry Lake, Millers Road, Altona. ■ www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/ Whats-On/Altona Lions Club Cherry Lake Market or cherrylakemarket@gmail.com
Folk beginners welcome After a COVID interrupted year, The Newport Folk and Fiddle Group has started up its beginner play along sessions again. If you are an absolute beginner or have decided to pick up that dusty or unused instrument or have some experience and want to try a new instrument in a safe, casual and welcoming environment, then come down and have some fun, share a cuppa and maybe even learn something new. All instruments and levels of expertise are welcomed where the main aim is to enjoy music and have fun. Saturday, August 20, from 6.30 8.30p, at 2nd Newport Scouts, 6 Market Street, Newport. ■ www.nffc.org.au/beginner-playalong
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Pathways for Carers is running free walking events in Laverton. The state government funded project which is supported by Interchange Outer East meets once a month for a walk followed by complimentary morning tea with a guest speaker who provides informal information about services relevant to carers and the local community. Carers who participate in the groups are defined as unpaid and caring for a loved one with a disability, mental illness or an elderly person. The goal of each group is to provide carers with peer-based support, information, services and resources, opportunities to be active and connect with other carers, connect with nature and connect with their local community. Second Tuesday of each month, with the next meeting on September 13. Meet at 9.45am for a 10am start, at Favor and Grace cafe, 87 Railway Avenue, Laverton. ■ lauren.mcalpine@bsl.org.au or www. pathwaysforcarers.com.au
Woodcarving workshop Aimed at all levels of ability in the ancient and international craft of woodcarving. Women are welcome. Bring your own tools and projects if possible. Or do you have Grandpa’s old gouges to donate? Tuesdays, 9.30am to noon. 280 Queen Street, Altona. ■ jah2802rot@gmail.com
Job seeker assistance Hobsons Bay Libraries have partnered with Jobs Victoria and a Community Employment Connector (CALD focus) who base themselves at Hobsons Bay Libraries at regular times to provide support and assistance to job seekers, with referrals and resume-job interview help. Community Employment Connector – Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre, Wednesdays noon-2pm, during school terms. Jobs Victoria Advocate – Altona North Library Community Library, Thursdays 10-11am.
Alcoholics Anonymous - Williamstown Regular meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Williamstown, Wednesday at 7pm and Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Newport, Thursday 6.30pm and Saturday 8.30am. All welcome including friends and family of people with drinking problems. ■ 1300 22 22 22 or www.aatimes.org.au
Heritage walks Enjoy a leisurely walk around historic Williamstown and nearby suburbs with guide John. Walks start at 9.20 am each Tuesday outside the Visitor Information Centre, Nelson Place. ■ John, 0418 377336
Cobber Club provides exercises suitable for seniors, including chair exercises. Exercise sessions are on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 10am (excluding public holidays). New members welcome. 63 Sargood Street, Altona. ■ Eveline Bennett, 0400 639 852
Wednesday Walking Group
Williamstown book sale
All Aboard Club
Friends of Williamstown Library holds a book sale every second Saturday of each month, 10am-12.30 pm. The book sale is held at Williamstown library in the Friends room, which can be accessed through the front desk. The event is cash only. ■ libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
The All Aboard Club is a social club which works for charities, with speakers, theatre and trips. It meets in the chambers at Williamstown Town Hall at 1.30pm on the first and third Tuesday of the month. New members welcome. ■ Wendy, 0421 747 040
The Williamstown Community Centre offers a regular Wednesday walking group that walks the local area, 10.15-11am. New members are warmly welcome. This activity is free and includes morning tea. ■ 9397 6168
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Wyndham City Council (“Council”) gives notice under section 115(4) of the Local Government Act 2020 (“Act”) that it proposes to enter into a Lease with Werribee and District Angling Club Incorporated (“Tenant”) at part Crown Lot, 5A PP5847 and Crown Lot, 3 PP5847 located at Chirnside Park, Werribee (“the Land”). A plan of the Land can be viewed below and is outlined in yellow:
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Wyndham lose a thriller in the Big V Wyndham fell just short of victory in the opening match of its Big V women’s state championship semi final series on Saturday. On the road against the McKinnon Cougars, Wyndham was nowhere near full strength for game one of the the best-of-three semi final series. Coach Gerard Hillier wasn’t on the side lines, while just eight players suited up, with Rachel Kerr playing just two minutes. Despite not having its full complement of players, Wyndham still pushed the Cougars all the way. The Cougars led by four points at quarter time, which was reduced to just one basket at the main break. Wyndham, which was coached by interim coach Billy Akalo, took the lead in a low scoring third term, leading by four points at three quarter time.
The two teams traded the lead in the dying minutes, with two free throws to Rosie Fadljevic in the dying seconds enough to get the Cougars across the line 70-69. Wyndham shot at 80 per cent from the field in the last quarter, leading for nearly half of the final quarter. Holly Dolny and Lauren Jones top scoring with 17 points apiece for Wyndham. Wyndham, which was the minor premier, will now have to win game two on Saturday night at Eagle Stadium, to keep its season alive. If it wins that, game three will be played on Sunday, also at Eagle Stadium. The Bulleen Boomers led the other semi final series, holding off a fast finishing Sunbury Jets. The Boomers led by as much as 20 points, before winning 79-70. Wyndham’s youth league women’s side will have to come from behind in their youth
league division 1 grand final series. Wyndham hosted game one on Sunday against the Frankston Blues. The Blues started the better of the two teams to lead by four points at quarter time and then nine points at half time. They were able to extend the lead further in each of the last two quarters, to win 85-66. Lucy Oakford top scored with 19 points, while Aleks Connelly and Rachel Kerr also scored double figures. Game two, and if needed, game three will both be played at Wyndham this weekend. It was a busy week for the Wyndham women’s team which played an exhibition game last Wednesday against Wyoming University. Wyoming won the match 66-41 in front of a big crowd. Tara Murray
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Wyndham sneaks home By Tara Murray Wyndham left its run late on Saturday night but did enough to take the lead in its Big V men’s state championship semi finals series with the McKinnon Cougars. With the Cougars hosting the first game in the best-of-three series, Wyndham knew it had its task cut out to take the lead in the series. Wyndham led early, before the Cougars took the lead in the third quarter and led by three points at the final change. They were in front for much of the last quarter, before Wyndham hit the front with two minutes to go. Scores would be level again, before Wyndham hit the last four points of the game, winning 94-90. Wyndham coach Lucas Allen said to get the win in game one was massive. Game two is this Saturday night and if needed game three, which will be on Sunday, both will be played
in Werribee. “With it being only the best-of-three series, it’s important to get the first one,” Allen said. “We don’t have our backs up against the wall as much. The first one being on the road and not in our gym, now puts us in the better position to close it out.” Allen said that the group made it hard for themselves in game one, as the Cougars punished their game style. He said there wasn’t much difference between the two sides in the end. “As simple as it may seem, making shots at the right time and getting stops at the right time down the stretch,” he said was the difference. “With our game style we give up a lot of points. We were able to get key stops in those last few minutes, sticking tight in defence and then able to get a few quick baskets.” The combination of Maurice Howard and Manel Ayol was the key for the Wyndham.
Howard had 28 points, nine rebounds and five assists, while Ayol had 31 points eight rebounds, five assists and two steals. Allen also highlighted the defence jobs of Kavione Green, who had six steals, and Adetomi Ayilara before he fouled out, while Aaron Dolny made a couple of key threes down the stretch to help get the win. Allen knows they will need to be better if they’re to win a second game in the series. “Rebounding is a big thing for us,” he said with the side losing the rebounding count, 48-41. “They have a really big dude who makes it tough. Rebounding will be a big focus for us. “We also gave up far too many opportunities for them to get in front of us. Hopefully we only have one more game [in this series].” The Sunbury Jets lead the other semi final series 1-0 against the Hume City Broncos. The Jets started well and were able to hold on in a physical game, winning 82-68.
After more than 20 years, Lyndell Croswell was keen to return to playing cricket and she thought her home club of Bellbridge was the perfect spot. Having played cricket for a number of years in Wyndham, before stepping away to have children, Crowsell understands the joy it can bring. Croswell is aiming to start a women’s side at Bellbridge for the upcoming season which starts in October. “It’s really exciting,” she said. “I played more than 20 years ago and there wasn’t much around. “I loved the idea of getting back into it and I’ve been at the club and I thought why not start it at Bellbridge. “I’m keen to get the ball rolling.” In her time at Bellbridge, Croswell has been a junior coach, junior co-ordinator, committee member, cricket mum and wife. She said the opportunities to play cricket and other non-traditional sports. She said that the club was also keen to get more women involved in the club. She said a lot had changed since she last played. “I played for Werribee Ladies Cricket Club and then it became Werribee Centrals but it folded as we couldn’t get enough players. “We used to have to travel a fair distance as we were the only club in Werribee. “It’s so exciting now and I love there’s so many opportunities for women’s sports in general.” The side will play in the North West Metropolitan Cricket Association T20 social competition, which means all players will have the chance to bat and ball. Croswell said there had been a few women already expressing their interest, most who had never played the game before. She said that’s not what this team is about. “It’s social and it’s about getting together and having a bit of fun,” she said. “We would like to have another eight players so we have a pool of people to call on, if people have to deal with things like mum’s stuff.” Croswell said the club didn’t have any junior girls sides yet, but several girls play in the mixed junior sides. She said junior girls’ sides were something they wanted to hopefully get up and running the next couple of years. Pre-season will get underway in September, with a come and try day to be held later this month. Details: 0417 167 025 or bellbridgecc@ gmail.com. Wednesday, 10 August, 2022 WYNDHAM STAR WEEKLY 25
Western United announce first women’s signing Alana Cerne has made history by being named Western United’s first A-League Women’s signing ahead of the club’s inaugural season. Born and bred in the west, Cerne has developed rapidly in the Victorian National Premier League system and has become a star player in Calder United’s senior women’s side. Cerne said this was another step in achieving her football dreams. She said she was looking to inspire other girls in the west to follow their dreams. “To be the first player to sign for Western United in the A-League Women is just unbelievable,” she said. “I’ve been aspiring to be a professional footballer for a long time, and to finally have it all come true is just awesome. “I’d love to be a good role model for younger girls, to help them reach their goals is my number one priority.”
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Cerne can play multiple positions including centre-back, full-back and central midfield. United coach Mark Torcaso said he was eager to see what Cerne can do in the A-League. He has already worked with her at Calder United and through Western United’s development program.
“I’m thrilled for Alana that she has become our first signing,” he said. “As a club, this signing is a true representation of our pathway for young girls. Alana has been a standout player through the junior ranks in the west, and now she has earned her spot in an A-League Women side. “To have our first player signed is an historic moment for the club as we continue to build towards our first ever match.” The A-League Women’s season starts in November. Meanwhile, Western United’s men’s side is through to the final 16 of the Australian Cup for the first time after stunning the defending champions Melbourne Victory on Wednesday night. In their first official game since winning the 2021-22 A-League men’s title, United did enough to come away with a 2-1 win at AMMI Park.
Having never won a match in the FFA Cup-Australia Cup, United was keen to open their account in the knockout competition. Many of United’s championship stars were on the pitch for the club’s first proper match of the pre-season. United opened the scoring in the 24th minute when Victory defender George Timotheou diverted a cross into his own net, for an own goal. Jake Brimmer levelled the score just after half time. Lachie Wales proved to be the match winner for United, getting on the end of a Ben Garuccio cross from close range in the 53rd minute. Neither side was able to convert chances later in the game. Tara Murray
Sports shorts VAFA The pain continued for Westbourne Grammarians in the Victorian Amateur Football Association division 3 on Saturday. Facing Elsternwick, the game was already over at quarter time. Elsternwick piled on the goals to win 33.20 (218)-1.2 (8). Nick Ryan and Jackson Brook were named the Grammarians best. The winless Grammarians are on the road this Saturday against Canterbury in the second last round of the season.
GDFL Werribee Centrals returned to the winners list in the Geelong and District Football League on Saturday against bottom side Anakie. Centrals led by 12 points at half time, before kicking 11 goals to one in the second half to run away with a 19.15 (129)-8.5 (53) win. Josh Sutton, Brenden Wilson and Jordan Wilson kicked four goals each in the win. Centrals sit in 10th spot. Centrals will finish their season this Saturday against Winchelsea.
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Finals hopes still alive By Tara Murray Werribee Districts finals hopes are in its own hands in the Western Region Football League division 1. The Tigers sit in fifth spot with two rounds remaining, sitting percentage ahead of Spotswood. With matches against bottom side Sunshine and seventh placed St Albans, the Tigers will back themselves in to get the job done. Tigers coach Chris Gilham said they just have to keep on winning. “We’re looking forward to it,” he said. “We keep winning and play finals and with a bit of luck we can finish third. “We need to hold up our end of the bargain and continue doing what we’re doing.” The Tigers got a percentage boost on Saturday, with a big win against Yarraville Seddon. The Tigers winning, 24.20 (164)-7.6 (48). Gilham said that the Eagles had been a team on the improve and had some good results against some of the top teams. “I was really worried about them,” he said. 26 WYNDHAM STAR WEEKLY Wednesday, 10 August, 2022
“We jumped out of the box and maintained it for the whole game, we were really happy with that. “The scoreboard pressure and percentage could be the difference in the end. We defended well and were able to keep them to a low score, while putting on some scoreboard pressure. We were able to share the load around our full forward.” Daniel Nielson had a day out up forward kicking seven goals, while having a number of other opportunities. Gilham said that Nielson was starting to find some form after an injury riddled start to the season. “He’s a formidable opponent for anyone,” he said. Andrew Panayi kicked four goals despite playing further up the ground, while Ben McMahon was good in the ruck and Zak Busuttil was good as well. Gilham said the move of Panayi into the midfield was one of things they had tried on the weekend. “We tried a few things, nothing huge, he said.
“We’ve got some injuries to midfield types and we wanted to get some blokes to stand up. “There’s three or four done for the season. Josh Mould returned on the weekend, but Connor Thar, Daniel Schibeci and Bailey Siwek, we’re not sure we’ll get them back. Two of them have had surgery.” The Tigers’ face Sunshine this week. Gilham knows they have to be switched on despite where the Kangaroos are on the ladder. “They are always capable,” he said. “They can win the footy and they have a couple of A-grade players. “If we are to play finals, we have to win these games at home.” In other results, Hoppers Crossing’s hopes of a double chance took a hit with a loss to Altona. The Vikings winning, 14.9 (93)-7.4 (46). Point Cook was no match for Spotswood, losing 19.19 (133)-9.8 (62). In division 2, Point Cook Centrals, Newport, North Footscray and Wyndhamvale were the winners, while in division 3, Albanvale, Sunshine Heights and Tarneit were the winners.
Werribee Centrals’ finals preparations took another step with a big win on Saturday in the Geelong and District Netball League. Anakie proved no match for Centrals in the 68-15 win. Centrals enter the final round of the season in fourth spot. They can still finish as high as third, if they win on Saturday and Thomson losses. Centrals face Winchelsea this Saturday.
NAB League The Western Jets stunned the Oakleigh Chargers on Saturday in the NAB League Boys competition. At half time, the Chargers were on top leading by 12 points. The Jets produced one of their best halves for the season, kicking 13 goals to four, to come away with a 17.10 (112)-10.15 (75) win. Logan Morris kicked five goals for the Jets. He was named their best alongside Alex Tsia. The win was the Jets fourth for the season.
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Deja vu for Werribee as Lions take the win By Tara Murray It felt like groundhog day for Werribee in the Victorian Football League on Saturday against the Brisbane Lions. Not for the first time this season, Werribee has been in a position to win in the last quarter, but haven’t been able to come away with the win. On Saturday, against the Lions who are headed for finals, Werribee was unable to convert its chances, losing 12.6 (78)-9.12 (66). Barlow said while they had been able to improve on some of the areas they had spoken about during the week, they weren’t able to make it count when it mattered. “Brisbane is a top two side,” he said. “ We strengthened up what we wanted to and we played well for large chunks of the game. “We controlled the game, we controlled the contest and shots on goals. We were getting good looks in the forward 50. “This one was a tough one to swallow.” Barlow said the side lacked a bit of polish at times and were made to pay. At the same time the Lions were able to convert their opportunities. “We didn’t take the opportunities at important times,” he said. “It happened again and we are licking our wounds. “When we were giving up opportunities, they capitalised and it was a hard lesson to be learned. “I was really proud of the boys and they were competitive and gave it all, there was a little bit of polish we didn’t have and the ability to execute.” Barlow said the coaches spoke with the group about the match and the season overall, while the playing group also had similar conversations. He said everyone seemed to be on the same page. “It’s groundhog day,” he said. “We know we can compete with those sides. “As Damian Hardwick says at Richmond, it’s Richmond beating Richmond. We’ve been in large chunks of games in a position to win games late. “We’re not able to have the finished product. We’ve given ourselves a chance, but for not long enough. “We’ve been in games for 80 to 90 minutes, we need to be in them for close to 120 minutes.” Barlow said while there had always been a bit of a gap between the VFL clubs and those aligned with AFL clubs, he said that he increased even more this year. “This year has been hard,” he said. “As a coach you get quite emotional and frustrated at times. “We’ve got part time players with a part time budget. The weekend was more apparent as Queensland hasn’t had the disruptions of footy the last couple of years. “We haven’t played a huge amount of footy in the last two years. They’ve still been able to play and train. It does count for something.” Nick Hayes kicked three goals, while Noah Gribble chipped in with two goals. Tom Gribble had 38 possessions, while
Nick Coughlan continued his good form.
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Nick Hayes was one of the standouts on Saturday. (Belinda Vitacca Photography)
It was another disappointing result for Werribee. (Belinda Vitacca Photography)
Nick Coughlan had 29 possessions. Barlow said Hayes and Coughlan were their two clear standouts in the loss. “Nick [Hayes] kicked three goals and went back for a little bit,” he said. “His game is the most complete game I’ve seen in my coaching tenure. He was forward of the ball when not many looked likely and then went back.
“Nick Coughlan in every game he has played this year, he has not been beaten. We would like two or three of him. “He’s playing like someone who is capable of more than this level.” Despite three losses in a row, Werribee’s finals hopes remain alive. Werribee sits in 11th spot, two games behind sixth.
Barlow said the players were still so driven. Werribee faces Essendon this weekend. “Our season is still alive, we need to win our last two games,” he said. “Essendon is in a similar position to Footscray a couple of weeks ago. They won’t play finals, but we are preparing for a side in red hot form.”
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